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Csound vs SuperCollider: catalog facts
Csound	SuperCollider
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GNU General Public License.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Decades of development and a long history in computer music Runs on desktop, mobile, embedded, server and web platforms	Real-time synthesis engine controlled from code Client/server design allows multiple and non-native clients
Sound is made by writing code, which takes time to learn Not a point-and-click audio editor	Requires learning a programming language Linux release is offered as a source tarball on the site
Downloadable app, Web application	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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